3M Wire Connector O/B+

Data Sheet

Product
Description

September 2013
Use a 3M Wire Connector O/B+ to electrically connect two or more conductor
ends in a pigtail application and insulate the connection.

Agency Approvals
& Self Certifications

UL Listed
As a Pressure Wire Connector tested per UL Standard 486C UL File No.
E23438
Operating Temperature: 105C (221F) Voltage Rating: 600 volts
max. Building wire 1000 volts max. signs and lighting fixtures
(luminaries)
Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2
CSA Certified
CSA Standard C22.2 No. 188-M1983, CSA File No. LR15503
Operating Temperature: 105C (221F) Voltage Rating: 600 volts
max. Building wire 1000 volts max. signs and lighting fixtures
(luminaries)
Flammability Rating: C22.2 No. 0.6 V-2
Federal Specification W-S-610
Commercial Package Only

Applications

Type

Class

Kind

Style

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AWG Range: COPPER conductors only, No. 22 thru No. 12 solid and/or stranded.
METRIC Range: COPPER conductors only, 0,5 mm 2 thru 2,5 mm2, ridged (solid
or stranded) and flexible (See wire matrix for specific wire combinations.)

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Specifications Product

Weight: 0.0025 lbs. (1,13 gm)

Construction:
Spring: Spring steel, corrosion-resistant coating
Insulator: Flame retardant, polypropylene and thermoplastic elastomer,
color coded; orange/blue

Specifications
Engineering/
Architectural

3M Wire Connector O/B+ is capable of connecting two or more wires in a pigtail

application, in the wire range of No. 22 thru No. 12 AWG solid and/or stranded
copper conductors. The connector shall be constructed with an active (live) spring
with a corrosion resistant coating.

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Typical Physical and Electrical Properties

Performance Test (The following tests were performed
M1983.) unless stated
Test
Static -Heathing
Secureness
Pullout
Dielectric Voltage Withstand
Secureness-Of-Insulation
Flammability
Salt Spray (Per MIL-STS-1344A Method 1001.1)
Vibration (Per MIL-STS-1344A Method 2005.1)
UV Exposure (Per ASTM G-53-77)

to the specifications of UL Standard 486C and CSA Standard C22.2 No. 188-

Typical Value
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass

Fluid Immersion Test

Typical Reagents and Materials From ASTM D 543-87 and MIL-STD-1344A (Connectors

were immersed in the

following chemicals for seven days at 23C 2C.

Acetic Acid
Acetone
Detergent Solution, Heavy Duty
Ethyl Alcohol (95%)
Ethyl Alcohol (50%)
Heptane
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 28%
Methyl Alcohol
Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Mineral Sprit
Lubricating Oil

Installation
Techniques

Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass

F CAUTION
Turn power off before installing or removing
connector. All electrical work should be done
according to appropriate electrical codes.

1. Strip wire insulation:

2216 AWG = 5/8" 1412 AWG = 1/2"
2. Firmly grasp wires, making sure insulation ends are even and tightly bundled.
(Wires may be twisted or untwisted.) Lead stranded wires slightly. Slip the
connector over wire tips.
3. Turn connector onto wires in clockwise direction until secure.
4. To remove, turn connector counter-clockwise.

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Shelf-Life &
Storage

Availability

This product has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when stored in a
humidity controlled storage (10C/50F to 27C/80F and <75% relative humidity).

Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical {Where to Buy}
or call 1-800-245-3573.

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Remedy; Limited
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